Film 📽️ THE CINEMA LOUNGE

[Black Narcissus]

Fallout is fun. I hope the younger bald Nolan bro doesn't jump the shark like he did on westworld.

 

[Dr.]

My theory, which is mine… I think part of the confusion/discrepancy comes from the dual nature of film reviews. Sometimes, a reviewer will be in “serious critic” mode, writing (essentially) for fellow cinephiles. In this scenario, the implied context is a landscape of other/similar “art movies.” Thus, a rave for (say) Mulholland Drive is for a specific type of audience. At other times, however, the reviewer will assume “consumer advocate” duties. Here, the criterion is sufficient “entertainment value” to warrant the $15 ticket price. And a “rave” might look like this: “Well, if you liked the previous Fast & Furious movies, you’ll enjoy this new one. On the F&F scale, it’s better than most.”

Now, the difference between these two types of evaluation (cinema criticism vs. movie consumer advocacy) is obvious enough — to anyone who actually reads them. I.e., a serious/art film lover isn’t going to be misled by the accolades given to Top Gun: Maverick. Likewise, a mainstream/action film fan isn’t likely to consult BFI’s Top Ten of All Time for recommendations. But this distinction and nuance is lost when reviews are summarized to a numerical value.

Ebert was a very smart guy; so, of course, he knew all this. Therefore, it’s interesting (ironic?) that he and Siskel were the critics who popularized the binary scoring system. A movie was either or . And a similar binary — fresh or rotten — is now a famous feature at Rotten Tomatoes

 

[Kane52630]

Target Will Reportedly Stop Selling Physical Media Next Year

Target will reportedly no longer sell physical media online or in store as of next year.

collider.com

 

[Drizzle]

Target Will Reportedly Stop Selling Physical Media Next Year

Target will reportedly no longer sell physical media online or in store as of next year.

collider.com

I knew this would come since it seems like the Blu-ray shelves at Target shrink every year but I didn't think it would happen this soon.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Writing has been on the wall. Physical media at this point is very niche.

 

[Drizzle]

Admittedly I have been leaning a little more on Amazon for my 4K purchases lately but if there's something I want immediately and not want to risk delivery delays then Target is my go to. After they stop I can only assume Wal Mart will follow suit, and then after that physical game discs will be next on the chopping block but those will probably hold out a little while longer, at least through the release of GTA VI.

 

[-Arya-]

I picked up some 4K discs at Target but most of my purchases have already shifted to online with Amazon and various boutique labels. Catalogue movies should be ok in the future, but I just hope the big studios don’t eliminate physical releases of new movies.

 

[DyeLorean]

I've never seen Road House. Should I see the original or the newest one?

 

[flickchick85]

I've never seen Road House. Should I see the original or the newest one?

I just watched the original for the first time last week. It’s a ton of fun. Cult classic for a reason! Haven’t seen the remake yet, though.

 

[-Arya-]

The original is schlocky fun. The remake sucks.

 

[Kane52630]

Saw both films back to back for the first time, they're both the same kind of crazy nonsense that acts like neo-westerns... only one is pure 80s and the other one is pure 2020s.

 

[Kane52630]

I swear A Quiet Place: Day One is the new Argylle, every movie I've seen in theaters for the past two months, they play that same trailer.

 

[Snow Queen]

 

[Kane52630]

Whoever gets to make a live action PaRappa the Rapper movie, they'll be making billions.

 

[Drizzle]

Whoever gets to make a live action PaRappa the Rapper movie, they'll be making billions.

They missed that boat 20 years ago. T'would have been the next logical step in Eminem's acting career after 8 Mile.

 

[Kane52630]

For all the true horror peeps out there.

 

[Sithborg]

Vertical Acquires Miramax Horror Pic ‘The Exorcism’ Starring Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe's 'The Exorcism' (fka 'The Georgetown Project') has been slated for release by Vertical in June, Deadline can reveal.

deadline.com

I'm here for the creation of the Russel Crowe exorcism genre.

 

[-Arya-]

Finally caught up on a lot of 2023 movies and the majority have been mediocre unfortunately. I still have to see Godzilla Minus One, Anatomy of a Fall and Past Lives, so fingers crossed.

 

[blueharvest]

Vertical Acquires Miramax Horror Pic ‘The Exorcism’ Starring Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe's 'The Exorcism' (fka 'The Georgetown Project') has been slated for release by Vertical in June, Deadline can reveal.

deadline.com

I'm here for the creation of the Russel Crowe exorcism genre.

And here's the trailer:

 

[Kane52630]

They should have called it The Exorcism of Russell Crowe.

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Enriquespy]

Hey I haven't seen David Hyde Pierce in a while!!!

 

[Drizzle]

Vertical Acquires Miramax Horror Pic ‘The Exorcism’ Starring Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe's 'The Exorcism' (fka 'The Georgetown Project') has been slated for release by Vertical in June, Deadline can reveal.

deadline.com

I'm here for the creation of the Russel Crowe exorcism genre.

They should have called it The Exorcism of Russell Crowe.

Oh screw it, let them redo The Exorcist and digitally insert Russell Crowe as every character like he's Jabba the Hutt in A New Hope. He can play the two priests, Regan, the mom, Pazuzu, everyone.

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Cap2024]

Studies once again show the obvious - “go woke, go broke” isn’t a thing, in fact it’s the exact opposite.

Diversity (reaching a broad audience) - common sense - sells.

Hollywood Forfeits Up to $30B Every Year Because of Racial Inequity

Over three reports, McKinsey has tallied up the entertainment industry’s opportunity cost of continuing to diminish Black, Latino and Asian Pacific Islander colleagues and audiences.

www.hollywoodreporter.com